New York Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Onondaga County to create and enhance small-scale arts and cultural festivals that engage and benefit their local communities.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on transforming local and regional food systems, helping them build capacity and enhance their operational effectiveness.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern New York that operate food pantries, soup kitchens, and school programs, enabling them to purchase essential food supplies to combat local food insecurity.

This grant provides rapid financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Adirondack region to address urgent and unexpected needs that threaten community services or stability.

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations operating community residences for older adults in New York, enabling them to enhance support services and make necessary renovations to help residents age in place and avoid institutionalization.

This grant provides financial and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote social good, global health, and assistance for military members.

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Chautauqua County, New York, focusing on community development and initiatives that benefit local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to agricultural businesses in New York State for improving food and fiber processing infrastructure, with a focus on local sourcing and sustainability.

This competition provides financial support and resources to Brooklyn residents looking to start or grow community-focused businesses.

This grant provides funding for innovative community projects in Chautauqua and Erie County, New York, focusing on underserved populations and new problem-solving approaches.

Grant Name: DRI Main Street Facade Improvement Program Location: City of Syracuse, New York Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Duration: Not specified Details: The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is offering grants to support the redevelopment and improvement of commercial, mixed-use, and/or historic properties within the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) area. Funding is available for for-profit entities seeking to make building facade improvements. A total of $1.8 million has been allocated for this program, with a maximum award of up to $250,000 per project. Eligible applicants include property owners or those under contract to purchase property in the DRI area. Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, visit NBD website.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City to enhance commercial district public spaces through projects like lighting, murals, and wayfinding tools, fostering vibrant and safe environments for local businesses.

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help farms manage nutrient runoff and reduce methane emissions through various conservation practices.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and local government units in the Bronx and Manhattan to deliver mobile outreach services focused on harm reduction for individuals who use drugs and face barriers to care.

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to agricultural and horticultural organizations, as well as county extension service associations, to enhance advertising, promotion, and educational efforts for annual fairs and expositions, ultimately boosting public engagement and awareness of agriculture and domestic arts.

Rising Restaurateur: A Community Grant Program is an innovative microgrant program that offers $200,000 in microgrants to New York City Latino, Black, Indigenous, Asian American and/or Pacific Islander restaurateurs. From brick-and-mortar establishments to food trucks and carts, BIPOC/AAPI+ entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry can apply for microgrants of up to $10,000 to uplift their businesses. Selected participants will also have access to additional business development opportunities through Oyate Group. Rising Restaurateur is a partnership between Oyate Group, Grubhub and the New York State Latino Restaurant Bar & Lounge Association. To participate, restaurateurs must be Latino, Black, Indigenous, Asian American and/or Pacific Islander, based in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Westchester County (Mt. Vernon and Yonkers), operating as a single business with 30 or fewer employees and a revenue of $2 million or less. Members of the New York State Latino Restaurant Bar & Lounge Association are encouraged to apply. Grant funding is made possible by Grubhub and Oyate Group.

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations and local governments in New York State create community-based behavioral health crisis response systems that prioritize mental health professionals and peer support over law enforcement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and churches in Lewis County, New York, for the exterior preservation and restoration of historically significant structures that enhance community heritage and accessibility.